Each September, teams of volunteers from across the UK assemble to take part in the GB Beach Clean. Organised by the Marine Conservation Society, the Beach Clean is held at the end of Summer each year, and for 2022, it will run between 16th – 25th of September. We will be joining the thousands up … Continued
Throughout the year, many national and international awareness days are celebrated across the globe, a number of which we are keen supporters of. During September, the Soil Association’s annual ‘Organic September’ takes place, a month-long celebration of all things organic and raising awareness of the benefits of organic produce and living. However, getting involved in … Continued
Clinical and Medical waste could pose a variety of hazards and as such special consideration is needed when handling it, to ensure the dangers do not occur. The different types of waste produced also required different end-of-life treatments, and are therefore separately collected in colour-coded bags. Some of these clinical waste sacks require specific accreditations … Continued
The Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) was established back in 1997, when it began its commitment to quality and service by introducing its first-ever scheme. The CHSA is run by its members who represent the manufacturers and distributors supplying cleaning and hygiene products in the UK. The CHSA represents more than 200 manufacturers and … Continued
According to a study by litter experts Keep Britain Tidy, more than 2 million pieces of litter are dropped here in the UK every day. As we walk along our streets, beaches, and countrysides it is hard to ignore the litter scattered across these areas, nearly all of which will have been purposefully dropped, left … Continued
The building and construction sector is one of the largest industries, from building sites to public improvement projects, construction areas can be found all over the world. In an article from BusinessWaste.co.uk they shared the statistics that the building and construction industry uses 400 million tonnes of natural resources each year, however the industry produces … Continued
Schools out for Summer and for many this time of year is the perfect time to take a break from work, go on holiday, make time for the family, or even just soak up a bit of the summer sunshine. Whilst the schools will be taking a break from waste consumption, this waste isn’t disappearing, … Continued
It seems odd to speak about the colder weather whilst we are in the midst of a heatwave but at Cromwell for us and many of our customers, forward planning is a necessity. Whilst we may be enjoying the summer sunshine and warmer weather, many industries are already preparing for the colder seasons which lie … Continued
As individuals, we are all responsible for our waste, what we do with it, and how we handle it in the most responsible way. The way we manage our waste has huge effects on the environment, so we must ensure we are doing it correctly. Good waste management strategies are easy to adopt, we just … Continued
It has been over 3 months since the Plastic Packaging tax (PPT) was introduced in the UK on April 1st 2022. The new tax of £200 per metric tonne will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK which contains less than 30% recycled plastic. The Plastic Packaging Tax has now seen … Continued